Ursula I. Naperala's Obituary
Ursula I. Naperala, age 93, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Muskegon. She was born on February 12, 1916 in Manistee to John and Sadie (Novak) Yeskey and grew up in Ludington. She married Clement E. Naperala on October 28, 1939 in Ludington. The couple moved to Muskegon in 1943 where Ursula resided the rest of her life. She was a charter member of St. Francis deSales Catholic Church, a former member of Pulaski Lodge and Polish Union. Her husband preceded her in death on September 14, 1988. Three brothers, one sister and one granddaughter also preceded her in death. SURVIVORS include 3 sons, James R. (Mary) Naperala of North Muskegon, Richard L. (Cheryl) Naperala of Traverse City and Thomas J. (Jan) Naperala of Whitehall; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. The MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 12 PM Friday at St. Francis deSales Catholic Church/Marian Chapel with Rev. Fr. Julian Reginato presiding. VISITATION with the family will be one hour prior to the service from 11 – 12 PM in the Marian Chapel. A luncheon will follow the service with the burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery later that day. Memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their Online Guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com. Arrangements by: The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565.
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